Aging infrastructure to blame for impending closure of Dome gold mine in Timmins
Porcupine Gold Mines says it plans to shut down its Dome mine in Timmins, Ont., by December. The company says the mine's aging infrastructure made it difficult for it to remain profitable. The mine currently has 140 employees.
Company says it will do all it can to help 140 affected employees
The city of Timmins, Ont., is losing one of its gold mining operations.
Porcupine Gold Mines (PGM) announced Tuesday that its Dome underground operation will be shutting down in December.
The decision to shut down was difficult, but necessary says Marc Lauzier, the mine's general manager.